Sparrow Rising Skyborn 1, Jessica Khoury
Sparrow Rising Skyborn 1, Jessica Khoury
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Sparrow Rising (Skyborn #1)

Author: Jessica Khoury

Series: Skyborn

Narrator: Emily Eiden, Michael Gallagher

Unabridged: 11 hr 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/03/2021

Synopsis

In a world where everyoneis born with wings, stone monsters prowl the skies, hunting those who dare to fly too high.In the Clandoms, everyone is born with wings, with tight-knit communities formed around bird types: Jay, Falcon, Crow.Ellie Meadows dreams of growing up to join the Goldwings -- the famed knights who defend all the people of the Clandoms. It wasa Goldwing, after all, who saved her life on that terrible day her parents were killed. There's just one problem: Ellie is a Sparrow,and the Goldwings are almost invariably picked from the higher clans like Eagles and Ospreys. This rigid hierarchy means thatEllie is destined to become a farmer.Determined to honor her parents' memories and prove herself worthy of the Goldwings, Ellie sets out on her own for the capital.But her journey will be dangerous. Foul creatures called gargols lurk behind every cloud, ready to slay anyone unlucky enough tobe caught outside in a storm -- just as Ellie's family was.Soon her path intertwines with a colorful band of fellow outcasts, each with their own aspirations... and their own secrets. Ellie'snew friends offer not just roadside companionship. They'll challenge her ideas of right, wrong, and what truly makes a hero.

About Jessica Khoury

Jessica Khoury is the author of the novels Origin, Vitro, and Kalahari. When not writing, she spends her time on the soccer pitch or traveling the world. She lives in South Carolina with her husband and two dogs.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Colleen on August 08, 2021

I would have been so into this when I was younger. The premise is very creative. I loved the birds Serious dissection of racism and classism throughout the book in a kid friendly way. Will definitely be reading more from this series.......more

Goodreads review by Maleeha on April 15, 2025

Update April 15, 2025: Re-read after 3.5 years, this time as an audiobook. Sparrow Rising is still an amazing first book. The narration is excellent. I can't wait to listen to the rest of the trilogy. This is possibly my favorite MG fantasy series of all time. I loved this. The cast of characters is......more

Goodreads review by Leiana on April 22, 2022

The best book I've read in a long time. I don't have time for a long review right now, but this book is 100% worth reading. Worldbuilding, character depth, even questions of morality—this book has it all. My only (small!) concerns are the presence of "dark magic" (which, as far as I can tell, is onl......more

Goodreads review by Jacq.and.the.readstalk on November 22, 2023

A brilliant world with a brilliant concept! Our eclectic heroes embark on a thrilling adventure, packed with moral meanings, mystery, and surprises! Ellie is a top tier protagonist, whose sheer determination despite her size, is really inspiring. Nox...I mean I have to remember he is a CHILD!...but h......more

Goodreads review by Jan on September 06, 2021

What I loved : The bird's serious dissection of racism and classes throughout the book in a kid-friendly way. Our main character is a sparrow, the smallest and lowest of the clans—being so small and the weakest, not expected to fight or do much beyond a meager lifestyle. Ellie is determined to be so......more

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